The Sporting Events, Social Calendars & Weekends Worth Planning Around

One minute it's Memorial Day. The next, you're watching championship golf in Southampton, strawberries and cream are appearing at Wimbledon, and invitations for Fourth of July weekends are filling the calendar.

Whether you're planning a golf trip, a tennis weekend, or simply looking for an excuse to spend more time outdoors, these are the events worth marking on your calendar this summer.

JUNE

U.S. Women's Open

Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, California
June 4–7, 2026

One of the most anticipated events in women's golf heads to one of the game's most iconic venues. Riviera's tree-lined fairways and old California charm provide the backdrop for a championship that continues to elevate the women's game year after year.

What to Wear

• Performance dresses
• Tailored skorts
• Lightweight knit layers
• White sneakers
• Straw hats and visors

U.S. Open Championship

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Southampton, New York
June 18–21, 2026

A summer tradition unlike any other. Set against the windswept landscape of Long Island's East End, the U.S. Open combines championship golf with one of the season's most sought-after destinations.

What to Wear

• Linen shirts
• White denim
• Relaxed tailoring
• Lightweight sweaters for cool evenings
  

Royal Ascot

Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, England
June 16–20, 2026

Part sporting spectacle, part social institution, Royal Ascot remains one of the most anticipated events of the British summer season. For five days, world-class racing meets timeless tradition, attracting everyone from racing enthusiasts to fashion editors and members of the Royal Family.

What to Wear

• Structured dresses
• Matching sets
• Tailoring in lightweight fabrics
• Fascinators or statement hats
• Elegant flats or block heels

Don't Miss

• Ladies' Day on Thursday, June 18
• The Royal Procession
• The Queen Anne Stakes

Summer Polo Season

Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, California

June–September

There are few summer afternoons more enjoyable than a day spent watching polo. Equal parts sporting event and social gathering, polo season offers a relaxed yet polished atmosphere that feels distinctly summer.

What to Wear

• Sundresses
• Linen separates
• Raffia accessories
• Oversized sunglasses
• Comfortable flats or wedges

JULY

Wimbledon

All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, London
June 29–July 12, 2026

The most iconic tournament in tennis. From Centre Court traditions to pristine grass courts, Wimbledon remains one of the sporting world's most celebrated events.

What to Wear

• White dresses
• Tailored skirts
• Navy blazers
• Soft cashmere layers
• Classic stripes

Don't Miss

• Strawberries and cream
• Centre Court matches
• The Gentlemen's and Ladies' Finals

Independence Day

United States
July 4, 2026

Whether spent on the golf course, at the beach, by the lake, or gathered around a backyard table, Fourth of July weekend remains one of the quintessential moments of summer.

What to Wear

• White denim
• Navy knits
• Crisp cotton shirting
• Americana-inspired accessories
  

The Open Championship

Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England
July 16–19, 2026

Golf's oldest championship returns to Royal Birkdale. The links golf, coastal setting, and unpredictable weather make The Open one of the most compelling weeks on the sporting calendar.

What to Wear

• Lightweight trenches
• Merino layers
• Tailored trousers
• Weather-ready outerwear
  

AUGUST

U.S. Open Tennis Championships

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City
August 23–September 13, 2026

The final Grand Slam of the season and one of New York's signature sporting events. Day sessions feel distinctly summer, while evening matches under the lights create an atmosphere unlike anything else in tennis.

What to Wear

• Elevated city dressing
• White trousers
• Slip dresses
• Lightweight tailoring
• Statement jewelry

Hamptons Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, New York
August 23–30, 2026

One of the country's premier equestrian events and a staple of the Hamptons social calendar. The Hamptons Classic combines elite competition with a distinctly East Coast summer atmosphere.

What to Wear

• Floral dresses
• Linen separates
• Straw hats
• Leather sandals
• Lightweight layers

Peak Hamptons Season

The Hamptons, New York
Throughout August

Not technically a sporting event, but worthy of a calendar spot all the same. August in the Hamptons means golf outings, tennis matches, beach dinners, charity events, and long weekends spent outdoors.

What to Wear

• Linen dresses
• Lightweight knitwear
• Relaxed tailoring
• Raffia accessories
• White denim